We have confirmed with Pierce County Elections Department that Dan Albertson's appointment Monday night will last longer than expected. He will hold his council seat until the end of 2009, when Ruston has its next regular election.
Albertson will serve over half the term for this council seat via appointment, and that appointment was made with no public notice. A check of Ruston Municipal Code confirms there does not appear to be any formal written policy that requires notice and public input prior to appointing a new council member. But that open process has been the standing practice for many years.
Even under these circumstances we have a voice. Email addresses for all our elected officials are listed on this page. Please stay involved, speak up and share your thoughts here.
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What's good for the Goose is obviously not the case for the Gander. What no open public process?
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